Clinical trials
Feeding clinical trials
Below are recruiting feeding clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 193 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06189352Recruiting
Positive feeding for preterm infants
This study looks at ways to help preterm babies learn to eat better. It aims to make feeding a positive experience and support the baby's development.
DrammenAges Any age - NCT07769216Recruiting
Online feeding education for fathers of young children
This study offers an online program to help fathers learn how to support their children with feeding problems. It aims to improve mealtime behaviors and reduce stress for families.
Ankara, AnkaraAges Any age - NCT06893939RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Feeding approach for very premature babies
This study compares two ways of starting tiny feedings in very premature babies. The goal is to see if a shorter or longer period of very small feedings leads to better growth and fewer feeding problems. If you are okay with your baby receiving donor breast milk when needed, this trial may be a good fit.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges birth–2 years - NCT06821776Recruiting
Comparing feeding methods for infants with severe lung disease
This study compares two ways of feeding infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a chronic lung condition in premature babies) to see which helps with feeding problems such as reflux or aspiration. Infants will try both methods at different times to find out which works best.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1 month–1 year - NCT07422935Recruiting
Plant-protein tube feed study
This study tests whether a tube feed that gets most of its protein from plants is as good as a standard tube feed for people who need one at home. It looks at how well your body handles and uses the nutrients.
Trowbridge, WiltshireAges 16 years+ - NCT06731439Recruiting
Starting feeds on day 1 for very small premature babies
This study is for very premature babies (weighing about 2 pounds or less) to see if starting small feedings on the first day of life helps them reach full feeds sooner. If your baby is very small and otherwise healthy, this option may help them grow faster.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1 minute–6 hours - NCT05417958Recruiting
Tube-feeding formula thickness trial for stomach symptom relief
This trial studies whether changing how thick your tube-feeding formula is can improve stomach symptoms like nausea, bloating, feeling full too soon, and early fullness. It may help people who mostly receive nutrition through a feeding tube and have moderate upper-GI symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 year+ - NCT05881759Recruiting
Food and feeding support program for parents
This study tests whether combining “Food Rx” (food support) with best feeding practices helps parents improve how they feed their 4–8 year old children. If you join, you’ll complete surveys and participate in a parent support program using phone and internet.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06525818Recruiting
E.A.T. study: Helping kids with feeding tubes eat by mouth
This study tests a new program to help children under 3 who have both a feeding tube and a tracheostomy start eating by mouth. The program provides support and training for families at home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 3 years - NCT06805123Recruiting
Early feeding after colorectal polyp removal
This trial compares starting to eat right after a colon polyp removal procedure versus waiting a few hours. It may help you resume normal eating sooner after the procedure.
BusanAges 18 years+ - NCT07616245Recruiting
Special feeding to prevent fluid leaks after esophageal surgery
This study tests whether a special type of nutritional feeding through a tube placed in your small intestine can reduce complications (fluid leaks) after surgery to remove your esophagus for cancer. Researchers hope this approach may help you recover faster and spend less time in the hospital.
Beaumont, DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07047729Recruiting
Early vs. standard eating after emergency bowel surgery
This trial compares two different ways of starting to eat after emergency bowel surgery: one group begins eating earlier than usual, and the other follows the standard timing. The goal is to see which approach helps you recover faster with fewer problems.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT06906289Recruiting
Resuming feeding after small bowel connection surgery
This study looks at the best time to start eating again after small bowel surgery. Patients are placed into groups that start feeding earlier or later, to see which helps recovery better.
Peshawar, KPKAges 15–65 - NCT04477460Recruiting
Testing thicker feeds for babies after unexplained brief events
This trial looks at whether using thicker baby feeds can improve health outcomes for infants who have had their first “brief resolved unexplained event” (a short episode with no clear cause). It may help babies who are being monitored after this first episode.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–1 year - NCT05213806Recruiting
Pausing feeding during blood transfusions for very premature babies
This trial looks at whether it’s safer to temporarily withhold (pause) breast milk or formula feeds around the time of a blood transfusion in very premature babies. It may help reduce gut-related complications like NEC, a serious intestinal problem.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Up to 7 months - NCT05285761Recruiting
Feeding guidance study for new parents of newborns
This trial tests whether feeding guidelines for parents lead to better feeding practices for very young babies. You may be asked to fill out questionnaires and, later, have your baby’s meals recorded on camera.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05906472Recruiting
Feeding through a tube after tracheostomy in the ICU
This study tests a specific way of continuing tube feeding for people who need a tracheostomy after being on a breathing tube in the ICU. The goal is to see if this feeding approach is safe and beneficial for recovery.
Danbury, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06760832Recruiting
Optimizing milk feeding for preterm infants
This trial tests different ways to give milk feeds to preterm babies who are already eating fully by mouth. The goal is to find the best feeding schedule to help them grow and thrive.
Bologna, BolgonaAges Any age - NCT06858683Recruiting
Time-restricted eating study for people with obesity
This study tests if eating only within a certain time window each day can improve immune function in people with obesity who are planning bariatric surgery. You would follow a time-restricted eating plan for 10-12 weeks before your surgery to see how it affects your health.
BarcelonaAges 18–64 - NCT06891534Recruiting
Circadian rhythms in human fat tissue study
This study looks at how your body's internal clock affects fat tissue. It compares people with different BMIs to understand how circadian rhythms work in fat cells.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–55 - NCT06899997Recruiting
Alimentation limitée dans le temps pour les femmes obèses
Cette étude teste si limiter les heures de repas (par exemple, manger seulement entre 8h et 18h) améliore le système immunitaire des femmes obèses. Vous pourriez y participer si vous avez un IMC entre 40 et 50 ou un poids normal.
ParisAges 18–64 - NCT07045402Recruiting
Developmental care for preterm infants: comfort, growth, and feeding
This study tests whether a special care program including skin-to-skin contact and storytelling helps preterm babies feel more comfortable, grow better, and learn to feed by mouth sooner. It compares this extra care to the usual hospital care.
IstanbulAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06534359Recruiting
Gastric vs transpyloric feeding for BPD
This study compares two ways of feeding premature babies with lung disease (BPD) who still need breathing support: feeding through a tube into the stomach (gastric) versus past the stomach into the small intestine (transpyloric). The goal is to see which feeding method helps these babies grow better and avoid problems.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1 month–1 year - NCT05777512Recruiting
Comparing feeding tube placement to improve breathing in preterm infants
This study tests whether placing a feeding tube past the stomach (postpyloric) can help very premature babies with ongoing lung problems breathe better. Infants born before 32 weeks who still need breathing support may join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–1 year
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for feeding?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 193 recruiting feeding studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a feeding trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a feeding trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.